Patrick Laird's Sportswriter Profile

Patrick Laird joined January 2009

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About Patrick »

Grew up in Western NY state to a Scottish emigrant playing basketball, watching soccer, and enjoying baseball. Graduated from Temple University while enjoying plenty of cheesesteaks at Ishkabibble's on South Street, taking in many a Phillie's game at the Vet for $10, and finding solidarity in Philadelphia sports fans' woes. Now living in ACC country trying to convince waitresses that I don't want sweet tea, avoiding any Duke-UNC conversation, and wondering why basketball country is so obsessed with football.

For more discussions on everything sports, visit www.pickinsplinters.com

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Bob Cousy, John Stockton, Larry Bird, Kenny Lofton, Jim Kelly, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Jim Braddock, Andy Johnson, Jason Terry
Favorite Sports Teams

Cleveland Indians, Buffalo Bills, Temple University, Syracuse University, Scotland national team, Everton FC, Chelsea FC, Celtic FC
Favorite Coaches

John Wooden, John Chaney, Eric Wedge, David Moyes, Martin O'Neill
All Time Sports Moment

Jordan's "flu game" against the Utah Jazz during the finals
Most Memorable Game Attended

Jim Thome hitting three homeruns in Jacob Field's inaugural season. I was 13 attending the game with my father.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive game streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays ( I can't pick a Yankee)
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

The Golden Bear (for now)
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East - then maybe ACC

Latest Articles »

Tebow Injury Yet Another Reason For College Football Playoff

10/07/2009

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Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On

08/02/2009

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When Will the Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent?

07/30/2009

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Money Or Legacy? Lamar Odom Must Decide

07/17/2009

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Henry Ball said...

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As President of the Les Miles Fan Club I took a big hit on Saturday Night but is Les really on the Hot Seat?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295130-is-les-miles-on-the-hot-seat-does-one-second-define-tenure-at-lsu

I'd appreciate your feedback and I hope you like it, if you find me worthy!

Thanks in advance. - HB

3 hours ago

Paul Augustin said...

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Please take a look at my analysis of the Hornets to date based on my observations at a game I recently attended and some photos that I took.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288151-new-orleans-hornets-lack-of-defense-is-key-to-poor-start

Thank you

Paul

10 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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Are Chris Duhon and Toney Douglas the answers to the Knicks' point guard woes?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276444-knicks-still-struggling-to-find-the-right-point

30 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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Could the Knicks' fate in 2010 be hanging in the balance of the hands of Eddy Curry?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275202-with-2010-looming-for-the-knicks-the-time-is-now-for-eddy-curry

33 days ago

Suzette Lampard Brantley said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274119-saints-fans-saysorry-eli-not-this-time

I think you'd like

35 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you might like this Oiler great:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272178-crazy-canton-cuts-bob-talamini

38 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Thanks for your input on Cameon's article. Well said!

38 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

38 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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I'm back!! I want to know, has Donnie Walsh done enough in his first summer with the Knicks?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263825-knicks-offseason-plans-101-are-they-in-position-to-land-stars-of-2010

53 days ago

Clay Cunningham said...

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Top Five Fantasy Rankings per position; Tecmo Super Bowl addition. Enjoy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245593-fantasy-rankings-tecmo-super-bowl-additionb

83 days ago

Jay King said...

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Patrick,

Another edition of my humorous column, Athletes' Tweets.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241204-sex-is-like-paintball-athletes-tweets-starring-ron-artest

91 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Patrick, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

94 days ago